RUSI Journal
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Issue: Feb 2010, Vol. 155, No. 1
On the Verge: Pakistan's Insecurity
A more sophisticated understanding of the problems along the troubled border region is crucial in reversing the atmosphere of lawlessness that pervades Pakistan
Owen Bennett Jones
Pakistan's Anti-Taliban Counter-Insurgency
The Pakistan Army has placed too large an emphasis on heavy firepower and direct contact in its fight against the Taliban, displacing the local population and neglecting longer term solutions. A protracted conflict may result
Syed Manzar Abbas Zaidi
India's Af-Pak Strategy
India is playing a key role in the Afghan conflict. But its animosity with Pakistan threatens this contribution, and the US has been unable to choose a long-term partner
Shashank Joshi
Reclaiming the Art of British Strategic Thinking
British military strategy currently fails to adhere to the lessons of great classical strategists. A new strategic ‘grammar’ that incorporates these insights is necessary
Paul Newton, Paul Colley and Andrew Sharpe
Creating the Next Generation of NATO Partnerships
NATO’s myriad partnership programmes need to be reviewed and updated in light of the new Strategic Concept. Viewing partnership activities in terms of public goods can help NATO members forge consensus about its strategic interests and help make it an alliance for the future
Stephan Frühling and Benjamin Schreer
Russian Military Reform: Prospects and Reforms
Russia has recognised the need to transform the army following its poor display during the 2008 war with Georgia. However, more must be done if it is to create fully modern and professional armed forces
Bettina Renz
New Intelligence Blunders?
Effective intelligence is crucial in the post-9/11 era. Yet the faults inherent in human agency mean dramatic ‘intelligence blunders’ will remain with us
John Hughes-Wilson
Douglas Haig and Veterans
Haig worked tirelessly after the Great War for the men he had once commanded. Far from being a callous 'butcher', his reputation should be revisited
John Kiszely
Reviews
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